Tooth Pain Part 4: Acute or Sensitive to Touch

Blog Highlights: Different types and levels of severity of pain are common and can affect anyone at anytime The inner pulp of a tooth can become inflamed and infected Occasionally, and if left unchecked, an abscess may form If you are experiencing tooth pain, you are not alone in Orem, Utah. Different types and levels […]
Tooth Pain Part 4: Acute or Sensitive to Touch

Blog Highlights: Different types and levels of severity of pain are common and can affect anyone at anytime The inner pulp of a tooth can become inflamed and infected Occasionally, and if left unchecked, an abscess may form If you are experiencing tooth pain, you are not alone in Orem, Utah. Different types and levels […]
Tooth Pain Part 3: Dull Ache in the Upper Teeth

Blog Highlights: The cause of a dull ache in your upper teeth can be hard to determine The nerves of your upper teeth are connected to your sinuses Your dentist can help determine if you are grinding or clenching your teeth Have you ever experienced dull pain or aching in your upper teeth? The cause […]
Tooth Pain Part 2: Biting Into Food

Blog Highlights: Pain felt when biting into food is usually a result of tooth decay, a loose filling, or a cracked tooth A cracked tooth can be difficult to remedy It is absolutely necessary to seek a professional opinion If you’ve ever been out at a restaurant in Orem, Utah, and suddenly felt excruciating pain […]
Tooth Pain Part 1: Hot and Cold

Blog Highlights: Many things can cause tooth pain, but one of the most common causes is exposure to hot or cold foods and liquids If sensitivity to hot or cold foods and liquids only lasts a few moments this is likely not a serious problem If you experience lingering pain after eating hot or cold […]
Thumb Sucking: What You Need To Know

Blog Highlights: Thumb or finger sucking is common, and even normal, among babies and young children Prolonged sucking can lead to changes in the mouth Talk to your child’s dentist about your concerns Thumb or finger sucking is common, and even normal, among babies and young children. Most children suck their thumb or finger as […]
Avoid Fruit Juice Before Age 1

Blog Highlights: Labels such as �no added sugar� and �100% juice� give parents a false idea Juice can wreak havoc on children’s teeth and can contribute to obesity If a child is old enough to eat solid food, give them the sliced, diced, or whole piece of fruit Who isn’t guilty of filling their child’s […]
How to Prevent and Repair Receding Gums

Blog Highlights: Receding gums is a serious condition Make sure you are using a toothbrush with soft bristles and not hard bristles Though it will take time, brushing with the toothbrush angled up can help push the gums back into place Receding gums is a serious condition. If your gums start to recede there can […]